2 More DUI Crashes; URI Professor Teams Up With PBS Kids: PM Patch RI

RHODE ISLAND — Here are some share-worthy stories from the Rhode Island Patch network to discuss this afternoon and evening.

This post features stories and information published in the last 48 hours.

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• RI Man Charged In Drunken Hit-And-Run Crash In South Kingstown: Police: Police say Gary Wilson, 66, drunkenly crashed into other cars after driving away from another crash
• URI Professor Teams with PBS Kids' 'Elinor Wonders Why': URI Professor Sara Sweetman says the goal of the collaboration is to improve boys' and girls' perceptions of female scientists.
• Woonsocket Man Charged With Hitting Pedestrian In DUI Crash: Prosecutors say Brian Morton, 34, struck a woman walking on Front Street in Woonsocket, while he was under the influence of alcohol.

Election Preview.

Today is Election Day in Rhode Island. Voters in Rhode Island will be at the polls until 8 p.m. to make decisions about a U.S. Congress seat, a state senate race, and several school bond questions. Here is an election 2023 rundown. Read more about the races here: Rhode Island Election 2023 Voter's Guide: Congress, School Bonds, More.

Also read: Justice Department Monitoring Elections In Woonsocket, Pawtucket.

Here are some more Rhode Island Patch headlines you may have missed:

• Holiday Sparkling Lights Returning To Newport Mansions: See 2023 Dates
• Veterans Day 2023 Freebies And Deals In Rhode Island
• Roger Williams University: Architecture And Preservation Majors Take On Real World Projects
• Town Of Narragansett: Westmoreland Street Paving.

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